Poppy Jasper

Object/Artifact

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Crater Rock Museum

Name/Title

Poppy Jasper

Entry/Object ID

78.59.241

Description

Chemical Composition: SiO2 Crystal System: Triclinic System Description: Common Name: Jasper Chemistry: SiO2 , Silicon dioxide Class: Class: Silicates Location: Yreka, CA Description: (Delmar) Poppy Jasper. A large, broken block of stone from a house built in 1880 in Yreka, made of poppy jasper from the Yreka area. This piece was the keystone to the fireplace. Colors: Brick red with 'eyes' and swirls in grays and black. Block is in an oblong, five-sided shape.

Collection

Delmar Smith Mineral Collection

Acquisition

Accession

78.59

Source or Donor

Delmar Smith Agate Collection

Acquisition Method

Gift

Dimensions

Height

10 in

Width

2-5/8 in

Length

6 in

Location

Location

* Untyped Location

Mentzer Hall, MH-12

Category

Permanent

Moved By

Ray Blohm

Date

January 4, 2012